A Look at Resort 2011: 3.1 Phillip Lim

To those in the know, Phillip Lim's bag caused a little déjà vu. The technique used here was seen in his fall runway show, and its use here was a triumph. I expect this one to go for top dollar.

With an abundance of sequins and jumpsuits in his collection, it’s clear the seventies had Phillip Lim in a disco spin for resort 2011. (It has, after all, been the most cited decade these past few weeks.) Lim’s question “Would Bianca Jagger wear this?” was answered with languid wide-leg tailoring, structureless handkerchief dresses, and some choice cow-print silk separates thrown in just for fun. But far be it for Lim to be stuck in a time warp, and a techno-polyester trench—perfect for traveling, as it doesn’t need ironing!—brought things sharply up-to-date. Vogue loved this khaki silk crepe pinafore dress and ecru long-sleeved top, a continuation of fall’s suspender-dressing theme. Our verdict? With pieces this chic and simple, we think Bianca would approve.